The best Eco Spots in Portugal
"I am Vegan / Vegetarian / Eco-conscious and I'm planning a travel to Portugal…"
Thinking of you, we decided to do this post so that, when you come to Portugal, you can feel you’ve had one of the best vacations and experiences ever.
This listing is not closed nor complete, far from that. In fact we are counting on you to help us improve it. If you have any suggestions you believe that should be mentioned here, we would really appreciate your contact.
If you are planning your first eco travel, we think these websites might be useful
Where can I go?
If you are still thinking about where on Portugal you should travel to and you worry about the impacts of modern day’s tourism, we have compiled a list of websites where you will be able to find ecologically respectful options that will certainly fit your needs, desires and tastes.
Do you like the beach or do you favor visiting museums? Do you like your holidays to be active or do you prefer to just sit and relax? We have it all in Portugal and you will feel really welcome, no matter what you prefer to do or to what part of our country you choose to travel.
The Green Destinations distinguished the Azores as the number one 2014 Sustainable Destination in Europe, but two other Portuguese destinations make it to the top 10 and another 3 beautiful Portuguese places are among the world top 100.
In the under listed websites you will find lots of good options for your travel, just browse through them and you will most definitely find what you were looking for (even if you didn’t know what it was)
Green Hotels and Eco-friendly Lodgings (It's a Green Green World)
The World's Best Small Holiday Companies (Responsible Travel)
Portuguese worldwide most famous region is probably the Algarve, where the sun is (almost) always shining, the beaches have golden and thin sand and the sea water is at a mild temperature. However, and even though we are, in fact, a very small country, we have such variety in landscapes, culture and activities that you will be amazed.
One of our most unknown, unexplored and still wild territories is the Alentejo, the home to one of the first Portuguese eco-tourism companies.
What can I do?
In the following pages you have innumerous eco activities to choose from when visiting Portugal.
Go Discover Portugal - Ecotourism
But, if you already have an idea of where you want to go to, we recommend visiting Book Different, where you have lots of “green” information that it might be useful when choosing your location or accommodation.
Where can I eat?
Now, for the yummy part...
Vegetarianism and veganism is universally growing, probably due to a higher food and environmental awareness.
With this, the industry and commerce began to be more aware and thoughtful and you can find several options for eating of shopping worldwide.
However, sometimes, these options are not properly advertised and you end up ruining what could have been the perfect vacations because you couldn’t find a good place to eat.
We have compiled an extensive list of restaurants that are Vegan, Vegetarian or Veg. Friendly. We truly believe you will have good eating experiences while in Portugal, however, if you need, the Restaurante Terra has made a small dictionary for Vegans and Vegetarians. Also, most of the Portuguese traditional food has meat or fish, but among the side dishes you might find some delicious surprises.
Some franchisings will supply you with good veggie and vegan food and they have several stores spread through Portugal.
Celeiro | Health Store
Vitaminas | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Wok to Walk | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Joshua's Shoarma Grill | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
North of Portugal
Semente | Braga | Vegan Restaurant
Alfacinha | Braga | Vegetarian Restaurant
Anjo Verde | Braga | Vegetarian Restaurant
Gosto Superior | Braga | Vegetarian Restaurant
Hibiscus | Braga | Vegetarian Restaurant
Pausa Util | Braga | Vegetarian Restaurant
Vida Saude | Braga | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Cor de Tangerina | Guimarães | Vegetarian Restaurant
Pizzaria Celeste | Guimarães | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Porto
Bar do Girassol | Amarante | Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegi | Maia | Vegetarian Restaurant
Da Terra | Maia | Vegetarian Restaurant
Pe d'Arroz | Maia | Vegetarian Restaurant
Santo Burga | Maia | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Pop 101 | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Black Mamba Burgers and Records | Porto | Vegan Restaurant
Espaco Compasso | Porto | Vegan Restaurant
Casa da Horta | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Cultura Dos Sabores | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Da Terra - Mouzinho da Silveira | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Em Carne Viva | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Lupin Restaurante Vegetariano | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
O Oriente no Porto | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Quintal Bioshop | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Res da Rua | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Salpicos Verdes | Porto | Vegetarian Restaurant
Bugo Art Burguers | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Capa Verde | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Duas de Letra | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Essencia | Porto| Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Francesinhas Al Forno da Baixa | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Maus Habitos | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Nova China | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sabores do Sebouh | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Suribachi | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Teppan | Porto | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Center
Ki Macrobiotico | Aveiro | Vegetarian Restaurant
Biscoito | Aveiro | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Nutriverde | Espinho | Vegetarian Restaurant
Terra Viva | Espinho | Vegetarian Restaurant
Adega Floro | Espinho | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Cacimbo | Viseu | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Maria Xica | Viseu | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
O Lugar do Capitao | Viseu | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Diet Farma | Viseu | Health Store
DietSaude | Viseu | Health Store
Necterra | Viseu | Health Store
LafoNatura | São Pedro do Sul | Health Store
Cozinha Consciente | Coimbra | Vegan Restaurant
Shanti Cafe | Coimbra | Vegan Restaurant
Green Side | Coimbra | Vegetarian Restaurant
Cafe A Brasileira | Coimbra | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
O Pancinhas | Coimbra | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Bioescolha | Coimbra | Health Store
Quental Biologico | Coimbra | Health Store
Efeito Verde | Oliveira do Hospital | Health Store
Tamari | Leiria | Vegetarian Restaurant
Meu Farnel | Leiria | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
A Celeste | Nazaré | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Fresh Delicafe | Nazaré | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Centro Naturista | Nazaré | Health Store
Restaurante Cozinha Das Rainhas | Óbidos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Namaste | Castelo Branco | Vegetarian Restaurant
Ananda Cafe | Covilhã | Vegetarian Restaurant
Lisbon
Sabor Superior | Algés | Vegan Restaurant
Brio | Carnaxide | Health Store
House of Wonders | Cascais | Vegetarian Restaurant
Bangkok Thai Moods | Cascais | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Dona Flor Bar Cafe | Cascais| Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Masala | Cascais | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Shabu Shabu | Cascais | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Mercearia da Vila | Cascais | Health Store
Cafe Sementes | Colares | Vegetarian Restaurant
Com Pinta | Ericeira | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
BE U | Ericeira | Health Store
Convictus Vegetariano | Oeiras | Vegetarian Restaurant
The Cru | Oeiras | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Centro Tinkuy - Gracias a la Vida Association | Sintra | Vegan Restaurant
Espaco Edla | Sintra | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Quinta dos 7 Nomes | Sintra | Health Store
Alto da Formosa TakeAway | Santa Cruz | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Olokun | Torres Vedras | Vegan Restaurant
Lisbon City
Escolha Natura | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
Friendly Food | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
Jardim das Cerejas | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
Princesa do Castelo | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
The Food Temple | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
Vegana Burgers | Lisbon | Vegan Restaurant
A Colmeia | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Alfarroba | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Bem-Me-Quer | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Bio | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Espaco da Rosa | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Espiral | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Folha Verde | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Goji - Uma Atitude Saudavel | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Green Pepper | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Gremio at Rcicla Rentals | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Hare Krishna | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Instituto Macrobiotico de Portugal | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Jardim dos Sentidos | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Jasmim | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Ladybug | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Miss Saigon | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Nomalism Bistro | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Oasis | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Os Tibetanos | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Paladar Zen | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Planeta Bio | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
PSI | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
RDA 69 | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Rota Do Oriente | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Sabores del Sur | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Sociedade Portuguesa de Naturalogia | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
Terra Restaurante Natural | Lisbon | Vegetarian Restaurant
39 Degraus | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Arco Iris | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Cantina LX | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Casa Nepalesa | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Celeiro Dieta - Restaurant | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Dog Town Burger Joint | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Everest Montanha | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Hamburgueria do Bairro | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
In Bocca al Lupo | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Namaste Bhojanalaya | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Orange | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Pachamama | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Passage to India | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Primo Basílico | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Quinta do Arneiro | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Real Nepal | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Restaurante Os Arquinhos | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Roda Viva | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sao Tome 48 | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sete Pecados - Siam Square | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sumo Pontifice | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Tamarind | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Tao | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Tascamastai | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
The Green Room Cafe | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Velocite Cafe | Lisbon | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Amor Bio | Lisbon | Health Store
Ayur | Lisbon | Health Store
Bioino Mercearia Biologica | Lisbon | Health Store
Brio | Lisbon | Health Store
Mercado Biologico Alfazema | Lisbon | Health Store
Miosotis | Lisbon | Health Store
A Veganeza | Lisbon | Veg. Food
Cucumba | Lisbon | Veg. Food
Fragoleto | Lisbon | Veg. Food
Liquid | Lisbon | Veg. Food
Power Foods | Lisbon | Veg. Food
South Margin of the River Tagus
Mao de Terra | Alcochete | Health Store
Fusao no Patio | Almada | Vegetarian Restaurant
Juicefood by L&E | Almada | Vegetarian Restaurant
Fonte da Pipa | Almada | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sumo Pontifice Almada Forum | Almada | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Celeiro do Campo | Baixa da Banheira | Health Store
GoV Spot | Barreiro | Vegan Restaurant
Marcelino Beach Club | Costa da Caparica | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Essencia Nature | Montijo | Vegan Restaurant
Aloha Cafe | Santana | Vegan Restaurant
Sabores Naturais | Seixal | Vegetarian Restaurant
ProNatura | Setúbal | Vegetarian Restaurant
Celeiro do Campo | Setúbal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Gassho - Produtos Biologicos | Setúbal | Health Store
Alentejo
Sitio do Marinho | Sines | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Jardim Do Cha | Évora | Vegetarian Restaurant
Salsa Verde | Évora | Vegetarian Restaurant
Art Cafe | Évora | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sabores do Campo | Beja | Vegetarian Restaurant
Instinto Natural | Odemira | Health Store
MiraBio | Odemira | Health Store
Algarve
Didi Cafe | Albufeira | Vegetarian Restaurant
Eurasia Restaurante Vegetariano | Albufeira | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Bioviver | Aljezur | Health Store
Bem Me Quero | Almancil | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Mundo Saudavel | Almancil | Health Store
L'Oasis Italiana | Armação de Pêra | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Naturetica - Produtos Naturais | Armação de Pêra | Health Store
Mac Jetes | Bordeira | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Rouxinol | Caldas de Monchique | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Trigo Vermelho | Carrapateira | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
JAN | Carvoeiro | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Gengibre E Canela | Faro | Vegetarian Restaurant
Mel & Limao | Faro | Vegetarian Restaurant
Portas de Sao Pedro | Faro | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Taco Y Tequilla | Faro | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Vegetariano e Companhia | Faro | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
All Natural | Faro | Health Store
Saruga Health | Faro | Health Store
Shalom Nature | Faro | Health Store
Dynasty | Lagos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Fresco | Lagos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Italia | Lagos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Komal | Lagos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Oxala | Lagos | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Natur Boticae | Lagos | Health Store
Cantina dos Sabores | Loulé | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Vegetarianus | Portimão | Vegan Restaurant
Mercearia Bio | Portimão | Health Store
Saffron Indian Kitchen | Praia da Luz | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Valentino's | Praia da Luz | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Harmony Earth | Praia da Luz | Health Store
Pure Boutique Cafe | Quinta do Lago | Vegetarian Restaurant
Beterraba | Tavira | Health Store
Madeira
Manifattura Di Gelato | Calheta | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Bioforma Restaurant | Funchal | Vegetarian Restaurant
Atlantic Restaurante | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Espaco Funchal | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Gigi Sumos | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Indian House | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Jardim Das Flores | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Passione d'Italia | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Sabor da India | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
SHU AKA | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Taberna Zezinho das Mocas | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Taj Mahal | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Villa Caffe | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
YumMie | Funchal | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Bio-Logos | Funchal | Health Store
Bioforma | Funchal | Health Store
Açores
Hocus Pocus | Lajes do Pico | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Restaurante Fornos de Lava | São Jorge | Veg. Friendly Restaurant
Rotas da Ilha Verde | Ponta Delgada | Vegetarian Restaurant